Houston – It wasn’t pretty, but it got the job done. Fairbairn kicked four field goals, and Houston survived a defensive nail bitter to overthrow the late surging Chicago Bears 19-13 on Sunday evening at NRG Stadium.

Ka’imi Fairbairn made the best of his time early this season while making history. After nailing four field goals of 56, 47, 59, and 53, Fairbairn has helped the Texans to a (2-0) start, something they can build on. The field goals played a huge role in Houston’s victory. He became the first kicker to connect on five field goals of 50 or more yards in two consecutive games.

The Texans defense performed well enough to hold Chicago’s offense to 13 points. Anderson and Hunter strung together for three sacks. Mario Edwards Jr., Derek Barnett, Azeez Al-Shaair, and Henry To’oTo’o added one sack each.

Caleb Williams, the top pick of the recent draft, had trouble coping with the Texan’s defense, finishing 23-of-37 for 174 yards and two interceptions. Williams suffered seven sacks and numerous pressure attempts from Houston’s defense. Rookie Kamari Lassiter and Derek Stingley, Jr were responsible for the two interceptions.

The Texans didn’t enjoy the point production it wanted, mainly due to Chicago’s defense. However, C.J. Stroud managed 23-of-36 and 260 yards and one touchdown. That score went to Nico Collins, who finished with eight catches for 135 yards.

Houston led 19-10 when the Bears’ defensive tackle Andrew Billings forced a fumble by knocking the ball out of Cam Akers’ hands on the Bears’ four-yard line with 6:38 to play. That frame led to Cairo Santos’ 54-yard field goal, which showed 2:45 remaining while trimming the lead to 19-13. But that would be as close as Chicago would get.

Texan’s defensive end Danielle Hunter’s sack iced the game as the Bear’s final hopes faded at the 40-yard line.

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Joe Mixon’s nine-yard run on third and three capped the game as the Texans ran out the clock.

On Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium, the Texans extended its road win streak to nine after downing the Colts in thrilling fashion, 29-27.

Mixon’s nine-yard run helped the Texans (1-0) extend its road win streak to nine games. He was a load for the Colts defense, carrying the ball 30 times for 159 yards and a touchdown.

Still, the Colts (0-1) would stay strong, matching several of Houston’s big plays. It seemed it would come down to who had the last big play.

Anthony Richardson led Indianapolis on 9-of-12 for 212 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. He also added 56 ground yards on six carries and a touchdown. His considerable play ability kept the Colts within striking distance, but the defense had no answer for the bend and didn’t break Houston’s offense.

Houston’s kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn added three long-range field goals, a 50-yarder, and two from 51 yards, which kept the pressure on.

CJ Stroud continues to be a factor for the Texans, completing 24-of-32 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns. His main target, Nico Collins, finished with six catches for 117 yards. Tank Dell caught six balls for 33 yards, but two of the receptions were for scores.

Houston held a slight edge in stats, with 414 yards of total offense and 26 first downs. The Colts piled up 303 and 14 first downs. However, the Texans nearly double Indianapolis in total plays, 76-43.

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